3q07 - earnings release

7/27/2019 3Q07 - Earnings Release

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Quotation 28.09.07

Bovespa; USIM3 R$ 143.50 / shareUSIM5 R$ 128.00 / share

USA/OTC: USNZY US$ 70.70

Latibex: XUSI 49.43XUSIO 54.50

Investor Relations

Bruno Seno FusaroInvestor Relations ManagerTel: 55 31 [email protected]/ri

Usiminas, t he new global l eader in sust ainabi l i t y ,

post s sol id and st able r esul t s in t he quart er .

Solid and stable results of the Usiminas System have been enabling us tofully achieve our objectives. The figures confirm our expectations. UntilSeptember, net revenue totaled R$ 10.3 billion, EBITDA was R$ 3.8 billionand net profit amounted to R$ 2.2 billion, respectively 13%, 19% and 25% up

from the results of the same period in 2006.

As the leader of the flat rolled steel market in Brazil, the Usiminas Systemwas granted another important certification: it was included in the selectgroup of companies listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, making itthe first Brazilian steelmaker and the third in the world to take part of thisindex, which confirms its financial soundness and the corporate governancepractices of the company.

The companys commitment with the principles of transparency inmanagement and respect towards investors granted it also this year theCapital Market Analysts Association (Apimec) award as the best publicly-traded company in 2006, now reaffirmed in October through the adherence tothe Level 1 of Corporate Governance of the So Paulo Stock Exchange. As a

result, our shares have been integrated into the index of stocks withDifferentiated Corporate Governance Practices.

These are considerable accomplishments that make us proud and evenstronger. We are going to grow with a long-term view to generate value in aconsistent and constant way and with social responsibility.

St at ement of Rina ld o Campos Soar es, CEO

Belo Horizonte, November 8, 2007

Usinas Siderrgicas de Minas Gerais S/A -Usiminas (BOVESPA: USIM3, USIM5, USIM6;OTC: USNZY; Latibex: XUSI; XUSIO) todayreleases its third quarter 2007 (3Q07)results. Operational and financialinformation of the Company, except whereotherwise stated, are presented based onconsolidated figures, in reais, according tocorporate law. All comparisons made in thisrelease take into consideration the sameperiod in 2006, except when stated

otherwise.

3Q07

ADR

Level I

R$ million 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007

Chg.

3Q073Q06 9M 2007 9M 2006

Chg.

9M07/9M06

Total Sales Volume (000 t) 2,094 1,971 1,980 6.2% 6,010 5,953 1.0%

Net Revenues 3,630 3,127 3,379 16.1% 10,346 9,138 13.2%

Gross Profit 1,343 1,195 1,202 12.4% 3,690 3,096 19.2%

Operating Result (EBIT) a 1,139 1,022 1,015 11.5% 3,118 2,653 17.5%

Financial Result 13 (91) 61 0.0% 83 (287) 0.0%

Net Income 758 715 802 6.1% 2,202 1,763 24.9%

EBITDA b 1,375 1,228 1,233 12.0% 3,786 3,182 19.0%

EBITDA MARGIN 37.9% 39.3% 36.5% -1,4 p.p. 36.6% 34.8% +1,8 p.p.

EBITDA (R$/t) 657 623 623 5.4% 630 535 17.8%

Total Assets 19,893 18,124 18,975 9.8% 19,893 18,124 9.8%

Net Debt (243) 1,669 (104) 0.0% (243) 1,669 0.0%

Stockholders' Equity 12,115 10,166 11,531 19.2% 12,115 10,166 19.2%

(a) Earnings before interest, tax and participations.

(b) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and participations.

Highlights


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Further information:

Companys market cap as of 09/30/07: R$ 28.8 billion, equivalent to US$ 15.7 billion. Cash position as of 09/30/07: R$ 3.1 billion. Net debt amortization in first nine months of 2007: R$ 316 million. Investments in fixed assets in first nine months of 2007: R$ 859 million.

Economic Analysis and Outlook

Domestic Scenario

Strong growth in demand in 2007 and positive outlook for 2008

Brazilian Economy

The Brazilian economy in 2007 was marked by a sharp increase in local consumption as well asinvestments, which reflects the high level of trust of the economic agents regarding the current andfuture momentum of the countrys economy.

Despite the country still lacking the structural reforms and heftier investments in infrastructure, sodesired by the society in general, the economy is going through a positive moment, which can bemeasured by the results of important industry sectors, such as the auto, oil and gas, industrial and roadmachinery and equipment, agricultural tools, appliances, civil construction, mining, sugar-alcohol andsteelmaking sectors, whose sales performance in the domestic market have grown at a steady pacethroughout the year of 2007.

The steady growth of world economy, added to the combination of local factors, such as the drop in interestrates, the sharp rise in credit offer and wages has enabled more predictability of the countrys economy andhas increased the interest of foreign investors, expanding the horizons of companies and accelerating theresumption of investments to expand the capacity of various sectors in the Brazilian economy.

Demand for Flat Rolled Steel

The demand for flat rolled steel until September, combined with the economic performance, posted agrowth of 16.5% over the same period of last year. This growth can be seen in almost all sectors,except for the electronic and re-rolling equipment, which were affected by the decrease in exports

due to the unfavorable exchange rate.It is worth pointing out the steady growth in the auto sector which after taking advantage of thepositive factors of the economy has posted a record performance in 2007. Until September, the salesof domestic vehicles grew 22.6% over the same period in 2006, with a production that was 10.6% higherduring that period.

Another highlight is the growth of the large diameter pipe sector, due to the development of pipelineprojects of Petrobrs and investments in Argentina, the signs of recovery of the shipping industry, thestrong recovery of the agricultural machinery sector and the good performance of the industrialequipment and civil construction sectors, which reinforce the idea that investments to expand capacityare rising sharply in 2007 in the country.


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Outlook

For the second consecutive year the demand for flat rolled steel will grow in the country and theexpectations are that the year closes with a 15% growth rate. For 2008, the Brazilian Steel Institute(IBS) forecast an 8% growth, which reflects the expansion process of the Brazilian economy.

International Scenario

Positive outlook for the international market in 2008

An analysis of the international steel market during the third quarter showed the impact of summerseason on the pace in business of the Northern Hemisphere. In the NAFTA region, demand wasapathetic and prices hit their lowest level.

In the European Union, the pace in business was affected due to the same reason. Prices in the region

remained stable while in China short-cycle fluctuations occurred on domestic prices, equally reflectingthe volatility of the season, with exports maintained at high levels.

After the end of this seasonal change, the mills in the US announced increase in steel prices at thebeginning of the fourth quarter, triggered by a decrease in imports, the resumption of restocking andan increase in scrap prices. Several sectors are showing that their activities have gone back to normalin terms of growth in steel demand, differently from the residential real estate sector, which continuesto decline, aggravated by the crisis of sub-prime mortgages. The auto sector, one of the main buyers ofsteel, has also recorded a drop in production of around 5% over the preceding year. Likewise, theappliance sector is undergoing a slight retraction due to its close relationship with the residential realestate sector.

In Europe, the economic activity recovered its strong pace and demand for steel, as well as the prices,should follow this performance.

SECTORS 9M 2007 9M 2006 Chg.

AUTOMOBILE 1,009.2 865.7 16.6%

AUTOPARTS 1,363.9 1,171.3 16.4%

SHIPBUILDING 41.6 20.6 101.9%HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT 122.2 116.3 5.1%

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY 61 34 79.4%

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 215.9 168.5 28.1%

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 277.4 294 -5.6%

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES 271.6 242.0 12.2%

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION / SHAPES 848.7 696 21.9%

REROLLING 219.0 219.2 -0.1%

SMALL DIAMETER TUBES 858.1 581 47.7%

DISTRIBUTION 2,314.3 2,140.3 8.1%

LARGE DIAMETER TUBES 386.9 220.9 75.1%OTHER 635.7 635.2 0.1%

TOTAL 8,625.5 7,405.0 16.5%

DEMAND GROWTH - In thousand tons


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In Asia, Chinese prices are again increasing, backed by a strong economic growth of more than 11% ayear. Inventories are not excessive and production costs rose due to an increase of iron ore acquired onthe spot market. Therefore, the tighter margins have led local producers to increase their prices. Theshutting down of obsolete mills has contributed towards an increase in the price of slabs.

In terms of products, demand for heavy plates is strong and prices are rising. Hot rolled products arealso on an upward trend, while cold rolled and coated products remain stable.

Outlook

The outlook for 2008 is bullish for the steel industry regarding demand. The main issue is probably thatrelated to price levels of main raw materials needed for the steel industry and freight costs, which arethe main cost components for production.

Flat Steel Prices on the International Market in 4Q07FOB port prices

FOB Base Price (w/o extras) US$/tonSlab 480 520 (*)

Heavy Plate 820 830Hot Rolled Coil 560 580Cold Rolled Coil 620 680Galvanized Coils 720 780

(*) commercial grade

Raw Material and Freight

Iron oreThe international iron ore market continues heated due mainly to the strong growth in Chineseimports, although this pace has begun to slow down. These imports grew 40% in 2004, 32% in 2005, 18%in 2006 and should grow around 16% in 2007.

In the domestic market, where there is a bullish outlook in demand for the next years as a result ofexpansions in new steel mills, the mining companies are consolidating investments to increaseproduction capacity. In this context, large mining companies have joined forces, besides announcingmassive investments for 2008 .

Coal/Coke

The coal market is going through a turmoil period mainly due to the still precarious infrastructureconditions in Australia and production problems in the US. A few rumors suggest that the negotiationprocess will begin earlier and solid business deals may already be closed before the end of this year.

In the case of coke, the market continues strong. The main reason is the shortage of export licensessince there has not been signs of when the next issuance of licenses by Chinese government will occur.In terms of the Chinese FOB price, it is above US$ 300/t.

Alloys and Refractories

Alloys, metals and refractory supply in 3Q07 was normal. The prices that most fluctuated in relation to2Q07 were: 4% for refractories, 21% for manganese and 22% for magnesium.


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Freight

In terms of ocean freight, the market has never been this heated and this has certainly contributed tothe increase in production costs of the steel mills. Speculative components allied to the increase in

demand are the main factors behind this behavior which shows no sign of slackening in the short ormedium term.

Steel Industry Global and Brazilian Production

Global

According to IISI, the International Iron and Steel Institute, global crude steel production in 3Q07reached approximately 329.6 million tons, adding up to 981.2 million tons in 9M07, up 7% over thesame period of 2006.

Asia accounted for 55% of this production, with China as the largest global producer, accounting for

37% of production. China produced 362 million tons in 9M07, up 17% over the same period in 2006.Crude steel production in Latin America totaled 35.6 million tons up to September/07, up 5% over thefirst nine months of 2006, and Brazil accounted for around 50% of this production.

Brazil

According to preliminary data from the Brazilian Steel Institute (IBS), around 8.7 million tons of crudesteel was produced in 3Q07, totaling 25.0 million tons in the first nine months of 2007, up 10% theproduction volume recorded in the same period of 2006.

Usiminas production of crude steel accounted for 26% of this total. Brazilian steel production of rolledsteel (flat and long) reached 18.8 million tons in 9M07, up 8% over the same period of 2006.

Usiminas System Operational and Commercial Performance

The Ipatinga and Cubato mills continue to break monthly production records at their units and operatewith stability. In 3Q07, crude steel production totaled 2.2 million tons, up 1% over 3Q06. At the end offirst nine months of 2007, total crude steel production reached 6.5 million tons, almost the samevolume recorded in the previous year. In turn, flat steel production in 3Q07 was 2.1 million tons,adding up to 6.2 million tons in 9M07, up 2% over the same period of 2006.

On 09/30/07, the workforce of the two companies (Usiminas and Cosipa) totaled 13,767 employees.

Thousand tons 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007Chg.

3Q07/3Q06

Chg.

3Q07/2Q079M 2007 9M 2006

Chg.

9M07/9M06

Usiminas 1,151 1,165 1,102 -1% 4% 3,351 3,443 -3%

Cosipa 1,070 1,097 1,092 -2% -2% 3,172 3,110 2%

Total 2,221 2,262 2,194 -2% 1% 6,523 6,553 0%

Production (Crude Steel)


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Highlights:

- Approval of the steel produced at the Ipatinga mill to supply Peugeot globally, making it the firststeel mill in Brazil to receive a certificate from the automaker laboratories.

- After the approval process of the USIMINAS products in July/07, the regular supply of the HDG/GImaterials for Peugeot Brasil began.

- Cetesb granted the renewable Operation Permit to the Cubato mill (Cosipa).

Domestic sales grew 14% in the first nine months of 2007. Market Share of 52% is maintained

Total

The sales volume of 2.1 million tons in 3Q07 grew 6% in comparison with 3Q06. The growth pace wassimilar when compared with 2Q07.

Sales reached 6.0 million tons in 9M07, up 1% over the first nine months of 2006. The retargeting ofsales from the foreign market to the domestic market continues to be prioritized in order to align themwith the evolution of domestic demand for steel products.

As a result, the share of sales targeted at the domestic market during the first nine months of the yearwas higher than that in year-ago period and therefore the volume set aside for exports fell 25%.

Of the total sales volume in 3Q07, 77% was for the domestic market and 23% for exports. In the firstnine months of 2007, the share was 75% for the domestic market and 25% for the foreign marketcompared with 66% and 34% recorded in 9M06.

Consolidated Sales (000 t)

1Q04 2Q04 3Q04 4Q04 1Q05 2Q05 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07

Domestic Market Export Market

72%

73%72% 71% 71%

28%

1,910

27%

1,971 2,011

29%

2,170

29%

78%

1,768

22%

70%

1,829

30%

69%

1,770

31%

54%

1,981

46%

62%

1,954

38%

69%

2,028

31%

1,971

32%

68%

1,992

33%

67%

1,936

28%

72%

1,980

24%

76%

2,094

23%

77%


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Domestic Market

Sales reached 1.6 million tons in 3Q07, up 20% over 3Q06. In 9M07 sales totaled 4.5 million tons, up 14%

over the same period in 2006. In comparison with 2Q07 domestic market sales grew 7%.Heavy plates accounted for the largest increase in sales with 49% followed by cold rolled products(+19%), electro-galvanized products (+14%) and hot rolled products (+11%).

Growth of the heavy plate line was even higher (+58%) in 9M07, due to the excellent performance of thelarge diameter pipe, shipping, industrial and road equipment and civil construction sectors. In thegalvanized product line, sales were mainly accounted for by the automobile industry (autos andautoparts). Demand increased 16% in this sector and Usiminas sales grew 9% in 9M07 over the sameperiod of 2006.

Market Share: The Usiminas System has kept its leading position as supplier of flat steel to the maindomestic market segments and ended the nine months of 2007 with a market share of 52%.

Export Market

Exports totaled 479 thousand tons in 3Q07, down 23% over the same period in 2006. In comparison with2Q07 there was a slight increase of 2%, or 10 thousand tons. Exports amounted to 1.5 million tons in9M07, down 25% over 9M06. These variations are a consequence of the plan to adjust Usiminas exportsand prioritize local customers.

Thousand tonsChg.

3Q07/3Q06

Chg.

9M07/9M06

Usiminas

Domestic Market 933 85% 830 79% 849 83% 12% 2,583 83% 2,386 74% 8%

Export Market 170 15% 219 21% 171 17% -22% 545 17% 834 26% -35%

Total 1,103 100% 1,049 100% 1,020 100% 5% 3,128 100% 3,220 100% -3%

Cosipa

Domestic Market 682 69% 516 56% 662 69% 32% 1,928 67% 1,558 57% 24%

Export Market 309 31% 406 44% 298 31% -24% 954 33% 1,175 43% -19%

Total 991 100% 922 100% 960 100% 7% 2,882 100% 2,733 100% 5%

System

Domestic Market 1,615 77% 1,346 68% 1,511 76% 20% 4,511 75% 3,944 66% 14%

Export Market 479 23% 625 32% 469 24% -23% 1,499 25% 2,009 34% -25%

Total 2,094 100% 1,971 100% 1,980 100% 6% 6,010 100% 5,953 100% 1%

9M 2006

Sales Volume

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Usiminas System Exports

Usiminas

Expt

15%

Dom

Mkt

85%

Cosipa

Expt

31%

Dom

Mkt

69%

Sistema

Dom

Mkt

77%

Expt

23%

Sales Volume Mix 3Q07

Spain

8%

Argentina

10%

USA

18%

India

6%

Thailand

7%

Mexico

11%

UK

2%

Chile

4%

Venezuela

2%

Germany

22%

Others

10%

Spain

8%

Thailand

10%

USA

11%

Others

5%

Mexico

16%

Argentina

11%

Chile

7%

Germany

25%

India

7%

EXPORTS - 3Q07 EXPORTS - 9M07


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Economic and Financial Performance

Net Revenues and EBITDA grew 13% and 19% over the first nine months of 2006.

Total net profit is 25% higher than the profit appraised until September/06

Net Revenue

Net revenue in 3Q07 reached R$3.6 billion, up 16% over 3Q06 and 7% higher than in 2Q07 as a result ofimproved prices and volume sold.

Net revenue totaled R$10.3 billion in 9M07, up 13% over the same period in 2006, mainly due to higherprices, mix improvement and a larger volume of domestic market sales.

Net revenue per ton in 3Q07 rose 8.2% over 3Q06. Quarter-on-quarter growth was 2.4%.

The average price charged by Usiminas and Cosipa was up 12.8% over 9M06. The domestic marketaverage price increased 8.9% and the foreign market average price rose 11.4%, favored by lower slabsales - around 175 thousand tons. It is worth pointing out that during this period the depreciation of theU.S. dollar hit 4.3%, which contributed towards the decrease in revenue from exports.

COGS

In 3Q07, cost of goods sold (COGS) totaled R$ 2.3 billion, up 18% from 3Q06 and up 5% from 2Q07, dueto the higher sales volume during the period and an improvement in the sales mix.

COGS reached R$6.7 billion in 9M07, up 10% over 9M06, basically due to a surge in the consumption ofacquired slabs and heavy plates, a greater volume of construction work and large repairs, and pricehikes of raw materials, however partially offset by exchange gains deriving from the appreciation of thereal against the dollar.

Total per-ton COGS (Usiminas and Cosipa) was R$ 1,094.11/ton in 3Q07 and R$1,076,19/t in 9M07.

Gross ProfitGross profit reached R$ 1.3 billion in 3Q07, up 12% over 3Q06. Gross margin decreased to 37% from 38%in 3Q07 and increased by one percentage point compared with 2Q07.

Gross profit totaled R$ 3.7 billion in 9M07, up 19% compared with the same period in 2006. Gross marginwas 36%, a growth of two percentage points over 9M06. Improved prices and a better product mixresulted in higher margins.

3Q07 3Q06 2T07 9M07 9M06

1,667 1,541 1,628 1,630 1,425

Net Per-Ton Revenues (Usiminas + Cosipa) - R$/tons

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Operating Profit before Financial Expenses (EBIT)

Expenses and operating profit grew 18% in 3Q07 over 3Q06 to R$ 205 million from R$ 173 million. The

comparison between 3Q07 and 2Q07 showed a 9% increase basically due to actuarial adjustment lossesfrom the Pension Funds of Usiminas and Cosipa.

These expenses increased 29% to R$ 572 million in 9M07 from R$ 443 million in the same period of2006. The main changes occurred in the following accounts:

Sales expenses: were 13% lower, since more was spent on port expenses due to a larger export volume(510 thousand tons) and to payment of demurrage in the first nine months of 2006.

SG&A: grew 11%, mainly due to labor increases and hiring.

Other expenses/revenues: increased by R$ 133 million in comparison with 9M06 due to the fact that inthat period a gain of R$ 52 million (non-recurring) from the reversal of fiscal contingencies ofPIS/COFINS on other revenue was recorded, as well as the reversal of the actuarial liabilities of FEMCO(Cosipas pension fund) worth R$ 14 million. On the other hand, it is worth noting that the current yearincludes a non-recurring expense deriving from an inventory increase of R$ 19 million and taxcontingencies of R$ 23 million.

Operating profit before financial expenses and interest was R$ 1.1 billion in 3Q07, 11% higher than in3Q06 and up 12% in relation to 2Q07. Accumulated operating profit in the nine-month period of 2007was R$ 3.1 billion, up 18% over the same period in 2006.

The operating margin ended the nine months of 2007 at 30.1%, an increase of one percentage point inrelation to the margin of the previous year.

EBITDA

In 3Q07, EBITDA reached R$ 1.4 billion, up 12% in relation to the same period in 2006 and 12% higherthan the EBITDA of 2Q07. Accumulated EBITDA in the first nine months of 2007 was R$ 3.8 billion, up19% over the same period of 2006.

EBITDA margin in 3Q07 was 37.9%, up 1.4 percentage point from the 2Q07 margin.

At the end of the period ended on 09/30/07, the EBITDA margin came to 36.6%, which is 1.8percentage point above the margin for the nine-month period of 2006, due to higher prices during theperiod and an improved sales mix.

Financial Result

Net expenses and financial revenue in 3Q07 totaled R$ 13 million against expenses of R$ 91 million in3Q06.

In comparison with 2Q07 revenues were lower, due to the period being favored by R$ 44 millionderiving from adjustments of judicial deposits and a decrease in exchange loss.

In the nine-month period of 2007 expenses and net financial revenue went from an expense of R$ 287million in 9M06 to a revenue of R$ 83 million basically due to:

- Reduction of swap expenses of R$ 162 million.- gains from the adjustment of judicial deposits totaling R$ 44 million.- increase in gains from financial investments totaling R$ 55 million.- gains from a reduction in financial charges on debt of R$ 51 million.- exchange gains of R$ 65 million due to the appreciation of the real in relation to the US dollar.


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Equity Income

Equity income was a positive R$ 6 million in 3Q07 compared with a revenue of R$ 109 million in 3Q06.An expense of R$ 16 million was posted in 2Q07, reflecting the effect of the Real appreciation in

investments of Ternium (the exchange variation on investments abroad was a negative R$ 60 million in3Q07, as compared with R$ 85 million in 2Q07).

Equity income was a positive R$ 3 million in 9M07 as compared with R$ 99 million in the same period of2006, also due to the exchange effect on investments of Ternium. The exchange effects were anegative R$ 206 million in 9M07 against R$ 79 million in 9M06.

Expenses and non-operating revenue

In 2Q07, a gain from an increase in Eletrobrs share price totaling R$ 9 million against a loss of R$ 3million was recorded in 3Q07.

Income Tax and Social Contribution TaxThe income tax and social contribution tax remained stable in 9M07 over 9M06, and it is worth notingthat in the comparison between 3Q07 and 2Q07 the latter recorded a lower figure mainly due to theeffect of the provision for interest on equity capital of R$ 331 million which occurred in 2Q07.

"Accumulated Net Profit until September/07 is up 25% in relation to thesame period of 2006

Net Profit

Usiminas posted consolidated net profit of R$ 758 million in 3Q07, up 6% over 3Q06. There was a 5%reduction when compared with the results of 2Q07 because a gain of R$ 113 million was then addeddue to the reduction of income tax applicable on interest on own capital.

Accumulated net profit reached R$ 2.2 billion, up 25% over the same period of 2006. The growth in netincome was mainly due to higher average prices, product mix and destination improvement, along withreduction of financial expenses.

Indebtedness

Total consolidated debt fell to R$ 2.9 billion on 09/30/2007 from R$ 3.0 billion on 06/30/07.

Effective debt amortization in the nine-month period of 2007 was R$ 316 million (consideringamortization minus inflows of proceeds).

The debt is comprised of 28% in local currency and 72% in foreign currency, and has a maturity profileof 17% in the short term and of 83% in the long term.

The total debt/EBITDA ratio at the end of the nine-month period of 2007 was 0.6X and the netdebt/EBITDA ratio was zero at the end of the quarter.


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Investments

Investments in fixed assets totaled R$ 344 million in 3Q07 and added up to R$ 859 million in 9M07, up271% over 9M06. Spending was concentrated on maintenance, technology updating of equipment andenvironmental protection of the Usiminas System plants.

Other Quarterly Highlights

New global leader in sustainability

In September, Usiminas became the first Brazilian steel mill and the third in the world to be listedin the Global Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The announcement was made by the Swiss InstituteSAM (Sustainable Asset Management), in charge of the methodology of the index. Forty-twocompanies were identified as new global leaders in sustainability and Usiminas was among them.The annual DJSI review influences investment decisions in 15 countries.

In order to be included in the DJSI, a company has its corporate practices analyzed, as well as itssocial environmental activities, transparency, corporate governance, risk management and workpractices and it must have a solid name, among other aspects.

Quality International environmental certification RoHS & ELV Usiminas has become the first steel mill in Latin America to obtain the certification of compliance

for its whole product line (heavy plates, hot rolled and cold rolled products and coated products),as is required by the European RoHS (Restrictions for Use of Harmful Substances) guidelines.

The RoHS guidelines are aimed at protecting the soil, the water and the air against pollutionthrough a restriction to use certain substances, such as lead, mercury, cadmium and others.The certification granted by the Bureau Veritas Certification in France represents another importantstep of Usiminas to meet the requirements of the clients and the concerns of society, aiming alwaysat the manufacture of ecologically-correct products.

EBITDA & EBITDA Margin

622

717

318

422

538

652

646

655

539

404

414

479

565

551

559

37%38%39%

49%48%50%

47%46%

41%

31%31%34%

39%36%35%

1Q04 2Q04 3Q04 4Q041Q05 2Q05 3Q05 4Q051Q06 2Q06 3Q064Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07

EBITDA (US$ million) EBITDA Margin

Consolidated Net Debt /

EBITDA

-0.

1

-0.

11

0.

8

0.

7

0.

7

0.

9

1.

0

1.

0

1.

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1.

3

1.

7

1.

9

2.

20,

4

0.

1

0.40.40.30.40.4

1.6

0.40.40.7

1.1

2.1

0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

1Q04 2Q04 3Q04 4Q04 1Q05 2Q05 3Q05 4Q05 1Q06 2Q06 3Q06 4Q06 1Q07 2Q07 3Q07

CND (US$ bi) CND/EBITDA


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ELV seal - the European green seal for auto steels

Usiminas is the first Brazilian company to obtain the ELV (End of Life Vehicles) seal for steels usedby the auto sector. This European guideline refers to the use of harmful substances in the

production of steel. The main purpose of the ELV certification is to reduce environmental impactcaused by the disposal of vehicles with no more useful life through collection, reuse and recycling ofthe components. The goal is to protect the environment and the human being by eliminating the useof heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium. The certificationgranted by Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC) in France is valid for the whole line of products (heavyplates, hot rolled products, cold rolled and coated products).

Usiminas receives the IDHO award 2007 Edition

Usiminas was ranked among the 10 best companies in the Organizational Human Development Index(IDHO) by the Gesto & RH On Line magazine through a survey aimed at analyzing the current stageof Brazilian companies in Organizational Human Development. The results were based on theresponse of 458 companies, Financial Statements, Sustainability Reports, information obtainedfrom sites of the Ethos institute, Ibase, So Paulo Stock Exchange, IBGC, Exame and pocamagazines and business publications. The certification awards the best companies in DHOindicators in four categories: Sustainability, Governance, Human Capital and Transparency.

Capital Markets

Bovespa Performance Bovespa Index

In the quarter, the preferred class A shares (USIM5) appreciated by 16.4%, while the common shares(USIM3) appreciated 12.5%. During the same period, Ibovespa appreciated 11.2%. In the first ninemonths of 2007, the USIM5 shares appreciated 59% and the USIM3 shares 49.5%. Both appreciated morethan the Ibovespa, which rose 36% in the same period.

Usiminas maintained the fourth position among the shares with the greatest weight in the Ibovespa,with a 3.41% weighting in Ibovespas theoretical portfolio in the September-December 2007 period.

On 09/28/07, USIM5 shares were quoted at R$ 128.00 and USIM3 shares at R$ 143.50. The table below

summarizes the trading of the Companys shares during 3Q07.

ADR

Level I

Stock, ADR or

Index

Number of

Trades (daily

avg)

Share Traded

(daily avg)

Volume Traded

(daily avg)Appreciation %

Closing

Quotation

09/28/07

USIM3 (ON) 279 216,389 27,508,272 12.5% R$ 143.50

USIM5 (PNA) 1,708 1,195,098 133,984,598 16.4% R$ 128.00

USNZY (ADR) 60 33,624 2,023,859 25.2% US$ 56.45

XUSI (Latibex) 45 14,150 634,992 16.3% 42.52

XUSIO (Latibex) 49 918 44,680 10.7% 49.24

IBOVESPA 101,249 11,832,846,662 4,318,246,000 11.2% 60,465

Trading Summary Table for Usiminas Shares - 3Q07


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ADR Performance in the US

In the quarter, Usiminas preferred shares traded in the United States as Level 1 USNZY in the OTCmarket appreciated by 25.2%. On 09/28/07 they were quoted at US$ 70.70.

Latibex Madrid Performance

The Companys shares listed on the Latibex XUSI were the most traded among all shares traded (involume) and rose 16.3% in the quarter, quoted at EUR 49.43 on 09/28/2007. XUSIO (common) sharesappreciated 10.7%, quoted at EUR 54.50.

Corporate Governance

Bovespa Level 1 of Corporate Governance: Usiminas adhered to the Level 1 of CorporateGovernance of Bovespa on October 11. The voluntary adherence process reinforces thecommitment of the company with the principles of transparency in management and respecttowards the investors.

Starting on 10/11, the company began to take part in the index of shares with DifferentiatedCorporate Governance (IGC).

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Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Apr-07 May-07 Jun-07 Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07

IBOVESPA USIM5 USIM3

USIM5 e USIM3 versus Ibovespa

From (basis 100) 12/28/2006 to 09/28/2007

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Material Facts Subsequent to the End of the Quarter

Interest on Capital

The Board of Directors of Usiminas at a meeting held on 11/07/2007, ad referendum of the GeneralShareholders Meeting, approved a proposal of the Officers to distribute to the shareholders, pursuant tothe Article of Incorporation and the law in effect, on account of the net profit of the 2 nd half of 2007 theamount of R$ 314.001 million as complementary Interest on Capital, of which each common share is worthR$ 1.36437 and each preferred share R$ 1.50081, calculated based on the Companys current number ofshares and that will be added to the calculation of the minimum mandatory dividend for 2007.

The payment date will be defined by the Board of Directors at the general shareholders' meeting onMarch 26, 2008, which will deliberate on the Financial Statements of 2007.

For holders of shares on December 27, 2007 will be entitled to the above mentioned benefit and theWithholding Tax of 15% (fifteen percent), in compliance with the legal exceptions, will be deducted.

The shares will be negotiated ex-interest as of December 28, 2007.

Stock dividend

The Board of Directors, at a meeting held on 11/07/2007, ad referendum of the ExtraordinaryGeneral Shareholders Meeting which will take place on 11/27/07, approved a capital increase ofUSIMINAS amounting to R$ 2,700,000,000.00, which increases from R$ 5,400,000,000.00 to R$8,100,000,000.00, through the capitalization of Reserves, with issuance of new shares, and a credit of1 (one) new bonus share for each group of 2 (two) shares of any type held on November 27, 2007, dateof execution and capitalization of the reserves.

The unit cost attributed to the bonus shares is R$ 23.969551 in conformity with subparagraph 1 of art.25 of IN/SRF 25/2001, of which, for the purpose of income tax, this unit cost attributed to the new

shares, may be added to the cost of company issued shares already held by the shareholders.In addition, as of 11/28/2007, the negotiations of these shares in the stock exchange will be made ex-bonus.

Possible fractions resulting from the stock dividend will be auctioned at the stock exchange and thecorresponding amount will be automatically paid on December 19, 2007.

Other Companies of the Usiminas System

Ternium

On 11/06/07, Ternium released its 3Q07 results, summarized in the table below:

Summary of Results 3Q07 9M07

Chg % Product Shipments thsd. t 2.733,0 7.798,9

Net Sales US$ million 2.343,4 6.102,7

Gross Profit US$ million 642.4 1.869,1

Operating Profit US$ million 432,6 1.298,6

EBITDA US$ million 587,9 1.699,4

EBITDA Margin 25% 28%

Net Profit US$ million 214,0 780,6

Net Profit - Share of the Controllers US$ million 159,8 618,9


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Terniums shipments in 3Q07 totaled 2.7 million tons and grew 23% over the same period in 2006, as aresult of the merger of the Imsa group, leading to a net revenue of US$ 2.3 billion, up 35% over 3Q06and up 19% over 2Q07.

In 9M07, shipments totaled 7.8 million tons, up 13% over 9M06, resulting in net revenues of R$ 6.1million, 23% higher compared with 9M06.

Operating profit in 3Q07 was US$ 432.6 million, down 15% over the same period in 2006. Without theeffects of the merger of the Imsa group as of July/07, this reduction occurred as a result of the cost ofraw material, services and labor costs.

Net profit of Ternium was US$ 214 million in 3Q07, down 40% from 3Q06, affected by exchange loss andhigher expenses with interest related to the debt incurred by the acquisition of the Imsa group. In9M07, net income reached US$ 780.6 million, 7% lower than in the same period of 2006.

Besides the acquisition of 100% of the equity capital of Grupo Imsa S.A.B., with operations in Mexico,USA and Guatemala, on 10/26/07, Ternium was granted a new concession to explore iron ore in thestate of Michoacn in Mexico, which will add around 23,000 hectares to the concessions that Ternium

already has in the region. Ternium expects this operation to strongly impact iron ore production.Ternium is one of the largest steel producers in the Americas and offers a large array of products,including flat and long steel products. The company has operational facilities in Mexico (Hylsamex),Argentina (Siderar) and Venezuela (Sidor) and has a vast distribution network.

Usiminas has a 14.25% stake in Terniums total capital, in which it is a partner with the Techint Group.

MRS Logstica

On 10/30/07, MRS released its 3Q07 results, summarized in the table below:

Summary of Results 3Q07 9M07Volume transported million tons 33,7 92,7

Net Revenues R$ million 573,5 1.590,8

Operating profit (before Financial Result) R$ million 236,3 651,8

EBITDA R$ million 269,4 752,9

EBITDA Margin 47,0% 47,3%

Net Income R$ million 143,6 403,4

Main Highlights:

- 11% increase in gross revenue in 9M07 over 9M06;

- the volume transported until Sept/07 was 11% higher in comparison with the same period in 2006;

- net revenue was 7% higher over 2Q07 and up 10% in 9M07 over the same period of 2006, due to theincrease in volume transported of iron ore for exports;

- MRS net profit grew around 5% over 2Q07 and added up to R$ 403.4 million in 9M07, up 3% over thesame period of 2006;

- MRS reached a record level of monthly production in August 11.7 million tons.

MRS announced the execution of a contract to purchase 74 new GE C44Emi and AC44i trains and theacquisition of 549 GDT cars and 25,000 tons of TR68 tracks.


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It also began construction work to revitalize railroad access to the Port of Rio de Janeiro in September,and recorded an increase of 1.3 million tons in the transport of corn in 3Q07 compared with theprevious quarter and a 54% increase in the transport of pig iron for export through the Port of Rio deJaneiro in 3Q07 compared with 3Q06.

MRS Logstica is a concessionaire that controls, operates and monitors the Southeast Federal RailroadNetwork. The company operates in the railroad transportation market, interconnecting the States of Riode Janeiro, Minas Gerais and So Paulo. The region concentrates approximately 65% of Brazils GDP. Itis also home for the largest industrial complexes in the country. Through MRSs network it is alsopossible to reach the ports of Sepetiba and Santos (the largest in Latin America).

MRSs activities focus on railroad transportation of general cargo, such as ores, finished steel products,cement, bauxite, cement, bauxite, agricultural products, green coke and containers with an integratedlogistics.

Usiminas holds 20% of the voting capital and is part of the Companys control group.

UnigalUnigal processed 93.4 thousand tons of products in 3Q07 and 326.2 thousand tons in 9M07, the samevolume produced in 9M06. Net revenue (for processing services) was R$ 47.0 million in 3Q07 andtotaled R$ 155.7 million in 9M07, up approximately 40% over 9M06.

EBITDA reached R$ 41.3 million in 3Q07 and R$139.3 million in 9M07, up 50.8% over the same period of2006. Net profit in the quarter was R$ 12.0 million and totaled R$ 49.5 million in 9M07, a significantgrowth in relation to the profit for the same period of 2006, which totaled R$ 5.3 million.

Unigal, a joint venture between Usiminas and Nippon Steel, processes cold rolled coils through hotdipped galvanizing. Usiminas has a 79.3% stake in its capital.

Usiminas Mecnica S/AThe company posted net revenue of R$ 196.0 million in 3Q07 and of R$ 562.3 million in 9M07. Netprofit totaled R$ 16.1 million in 3Q07 and R$ 52.6 million, a significant growth in comparison with thesame period of 2006 when it recorded a net profit of R$ 11.9 million. This result reflects theperformance of the large portfolio of long-term projects recorded at the end of 2006.

UMSA is a Capital Goods Manufacturer and Service Provider and has several long-term projects,highlighting: assembly of Sintering Machine II of Gerdau-Aominas; supply of structures, equipment andassembly at Alumar; supply of structures, equipment and assembly of the Alunorte expansion and thePassagem Bridge in Vitria, ES and the supply of structures for Companhia Siderrgica do Atlntico CSA.

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Further information:Investor Relations Department

Financial Investor Relations Brasil Custodian Bank of the Shares: Bradesco S/A

Lgia Montagnani Consultora Shareholder DepartmentTel.: (55 11) 3897-6405 Fone: 00X11 [email protected]

ADRs Depositary Bank: Bank of New York

Visit our Investor Relations page: www.usiminas.com.br/ri

Conference calls: Friday, November 09

International, at 12:00 PM (Braslia time).Dial-in numbers:

US: (1 800) 860-2442Brazil: (11) 4688-6301

Other countries: (1 412) 858-4600Local, at 2:00 PM (Braslia time).

Dial-in numbers:Brazil: (11) 4688-6301

Abroad:+55 (11) 4688-6301 (55 11) 4688-6301

Pincodes: 557 (local) / 162 (international)Audio of the conference call will be transmitted live via Internet, together with a slide

presentation on our website: www.usiminas.com.br

Gilson Rodrigues Bentes

[email protected]: (11) 5070-8980 (Cosipa SP)Tel: (31) 3499-8617 (Usiminas BH)

Matheus Perdigo Rosa

[email protected]

Tel: (31) 3499-8056

Luciana Valadares dos [email protected]

Tel: (31) 3499-8619

Bruno Seno [email protected]

Tel: (31) 3499-8710

Declarations contained in this release relative to the business outlook of the Company, forecasts of operating and financial incomeand references to growth potential constitute mere forecasts and were based on the expectations of Management in relation tofuture performance. These expectations are highly dependent on market behavior, the economic situation in Brazil, its industry andinternational markets and, therefore, are subject to change.

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R$ thousand 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007Chg.

3Q07/3Q06

Net Revenues 1,972,367 1,710,994 1,798,044 15%

Domestic Market 1,758,514 1,434,711 1,559,082 23%

Export Market 213,853 276,283 238,962 -23%

COGS (1,257,468) (1,103,592) (1,131,789) 14%

Gross Profit 714,899 607,402 666,255 18%

Gross Margin 36% 35% 37% +1 p.p.

Operating Income (Expenses) (111,771) (83,134) (85,700) 34%

Selling (25,691) (29,283) (24,160) -12%

General and Administrative (38,913) (35,209) (39,578) 11%

Others, Net (47,167) (18,642) (21,962) 153%

EBIT 603,128 524,268 580,555 15%

EBIT Margin 31% 31% 32% +0 p.p.Financial Result 9,190 (12,318) 62,822 -175%

Financial Income 33,229 29,812 67,269 11%

Financial Expenses (24,039) (42,130) (4,447) -43%

Equity Income 367,172 377,951 256,439 -3%

Operating Result 979,490 889,901 899,816 10%

Non-Operating Income (4,571) 995 9,315 -559%

Profit Before Taxes 974,919 890,896 909,131 9%

Income Tax / Social Contribution (207,241) (173,996) (105,472) 19%

Net Income 767,678 716,900 803,659 7%

Net Margin 39% 42% 45% -3 p.p.

Net Income per thousand shares 3.49935 3.26788 3.66336 7%

EBITDA 718,319 620,476 678,882 16%EBITDA Margin 36.4% 36.3% 37.8% +0,1 p.p.

Depreciation 70,027 65,361 69,418 7%

Provisions 45,164 30,847 28,909 46%

Income Statement - Parent Company

Brazilian GAAP


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R$ thousand 9M 2007 9M 2006

Chg.

9M07/9M06

Net Revenues 5,504,330 4,995,307 10%

Domestic Market 4,773,280 4,035,593 18%

Export Market 731,050 959,714 -24%

COGS (3,503,471) (3,280,587) 7%

Gross Profit 2,000,859 1,714,720 17%

Gross Margin 36% 34% +2 p.p.

Operating Income (Expenses) (292,886) (225,097) 30%

Selling (78,322) (98,770) -21%

General and Administrative (116,646) (107,990) 8%

Others, Net (97,918) (18,337) 434%EBIT 1,707,973 1,489,623 15%

EBIT Margin 31% 30% +1 p.p.

Financial Result 78,483 (95,033) -183%

Financial Income 120,666 44,796 169%

Financial Expenses (42,183) (139,829) -70%

Equity Income 912,321 710,934 28%

Operating Result 2,698,777 2,105,524 28%

Non-Operating Income 5,192 3,295 58%

Profit Before Taxes 2,703,969 2,108,819 28%

Income Tax / Social Contribution (492,559) (356,625) 38%

Net Income 2,211,410 1,752,194 26%

Net Margin 40% 35% +5 p.p.

Net Income per thousand shares 10.08038 7.98711 26%

EBITDA 2,024,056 1,712,446 18%

EBITDA Margin 36.8% 34.3% +2,5 p.p.

Depreciation 208,734 195,811 7%

Provisions 107,349 27,012 297%

Income Statement - Parent Company

Brazilian GAAP


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R$ thousand 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007Chg.

3Q07/3Q06

Net Revenues 3,630,317 3,127,387 3,379,268 16%

Domestic Market 3,036,250 2,304,161 2,788,488 32%

Export Market 594,067 823,226 590,780 -28%

COGS (2,287,045) (1,932,667) (2,176,840) 18%

Gross Profit 1,343,272 1,194,720 1,202,428 12%

Gross Margin % 37% 38% 36% -1 p.p.

Operating Income (Expenses) (204,683) (173,153) (187,615) 18%

Selling (58,640) (65,671) (56,424) -11%

General and Administrative (75,546) (68,662) (76,042) 10%

Others, Net (70,497) (38,820) (55,149) 82%

EBIT 1,138,589 1,021,567 1,014,813 11%

EBIT Margin % 31% 33% 30%-2 p.p.

Financial Result 12,882 (91,148) 61,367 -114%

Financial Income 68,420 77,466 79,477 -12%

Financial Expenses (55,538) (168,614) (18,110) -67%

Equity Income 5,967 109,211 (16,048) -95%

Operating Result 1,157,438 1,039,630 1,060,132 11%

Non-Operating Income (2,619) 2,287 10,488 -215%

Profit Before Taxes 1,154,819 1,041,917 1,070,620 11%

Income Tax / Social Contribution (389,623) (321,666) (262,017) 21%

Income before Minority Interests 765,196 720,251 808,603 6%

Minority Interests (7,303) (5,664) (6,292) 29%

Net Income 757,893 714,587 802,311 6%

Net Margin 21% 23% 24% -2 p.p.

Net Income per thousand shares 3.45474 3.25734 3.65721 6%

EBITDA 1,375,084 1,227,767 1,233,404 12%

EBITDA Margin % 37.9% 39.3% 36.5% -1,4 p.p.

Depreciation 178,874 172,999 176,835 3%

Provisions 57,621 33,201 41,756 74%

Income Statement - Consolidated

Brazilian GAAP


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R$ thousand 9M 2007 9M 2006Chg.

9M07/9M06

Net Revenues 10,345,655 9,138,384 13%

Domestic Market 8,443,409 6,770,586 25%

Export Market 1,902,246 2,367,798 -20%

COGS (6,655,731) (6,042,178) 10%

Gross Profit 3,689,924 3,096,206 19%

Gross Margin 36% 34% +2 p.p.

Operating Income (Expenses) (572,141) (443,327) 29%

Selling (175,263) (201,602) -13%

General and Administrative (225,136) (203,303) 11%

Others, Net (171,742) (38,422) 347%

EBIT 3,117,783 2,652,879 18%

EBIT Margin 30% 29% +1 p.p.Financial Result 82,773 (287,144) -129%

Financial Income 195,642 120,528 62%

Financial Expenses (112,869) (407,672) -72%

Equity Income 2,571 98,806 -97%

Operating Result 3,203,127 2,464,541 30%

Non-Operating Income 7,743 14,265 -46%

Profit Before Taxes 3,210,870 2,478,806 30%

Income Tax / Social Contribution (989,348) (699,758) 41%

Income before Minority Interests 2,221,522 1,779,048 25%

Minority Interests (19,493) (15,799) 23%

Net Income 2,202,029 1,763,249 25%

Net Margin 21% 19% +2 p.p.

Net Income per thousand shares 10.03762 8.03751 25%

EBITDA 3,786,126 3,182,279 19%

EBITDA Margin 36.6% 34.8% +1,8 p.p.

Depreciation 532,458 515,836 3%

Provisions 135,885 13,564 902%

Income Statement - Consolidated

Brazilian GAAP


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3Q 2007 3Q 2006 3Q 2007 3Q 2006

Operating ActivitiesNet Income (Loss) in the Period 767,678 716,900 757,893 714,587

Financial Expenses and Monetary Var/Net Exchge Var 14,150 25,942 (853) 116,918

Depreciation, Exhaustion and Amortization 70,027 65,361 179,104 172,875

Investment Write-offs (Decrease in Permanent Assets) 91 407 350 411

Equity in the Results of Subsidiaries/Associated Companies (367,172) (377,951) (5,967) (109,211)

Dividend Income from Subsidiaries 27,698 0 26,387 0

Income Tax and Social Contribution 207,241 173,996 389,623 321,667

Provisions 11,787 90,017 37,958 96,324

Adjustment for Minority Participation 0 0 7,303 5,664

Total 731,500 694,672 1,391,798 1,319,235

Increase/Decrease of AssetsIncrease (Decrease) in Accounts Receivables 39,837 3,972 98,985 108,182

Increase (Decrease) in Inventories 22,448 (43,703) (46,191) (200,785)

Increase (Decrease) in Recovery of Taxes 584 41 (29,673) 9,252

Increase (Decrease) from Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 102,925 62,327 109,710 83,806

Increase (Decrease) in Judicial Deposits (80,532) (5,996) (84,387) (10,533)

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivables Affiliated Companies 2,054 (53,750) 0 13,560

Others (238) 2,050 (8,995) (128,829)

Total 87,078 (35,059) 39,449 (125,347)

Increase (Decrease) of LiabilitiesIncrease (Decrease) in Suppliers 73,528 3,149 121,854 48,324

Amounts Owed to Affiliated Companies (112,030) (35,635) (125,115) (12,755)

Customers Advances (530) (8,485) (17,500) (88,399)

Tax Payable (1,016) (4,819) (8,080) (33,376)

Income Tax and Social Contribution (234,711) (121,513) (283,750) (237,996)

Others 43,116 9,155 (23,355) (50,348)

Total (231,643) (158,148) (335,946) (374,550)

Cashflow Generated from Operating Activities 586,935 501,465 1,095,301 819,338

Financial ActivitiesInflow of Loans and Financing 112,036 1,737 232,511 412,166

Payment of Loans, Financing and Debentures (140,769) (177,812) (322,830) (393,386)

Interest paid on Loans, Financ., Debent.and taxes payable in (19,989) (19,461) (72,158) (74,869)

Swap Operation Redemptions 0 (54,599) (25,790) (314,214)

Dividends Paid (501,677) (350,953) (501,750) (356,210)

Net Funds from Financial Activities (550,399) (601,088) (690,017) (726,513)

Investment Activities(Additions) in Long-term Investments 0 0 0 0

(Additions) to Permanent Assets, except Deferred Charges (229,875) (73,998) (385,060) (134,117)

(Additions) Right off of permanent assets 0 0 0 0

Funds Used for Investments (229,875) (73,998) (385,060) (134,117)

Exchange Variation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (10,411) (1,751) (27,153) (239)

Cash Balance Change (203,750) (175,372) (6,929) (41,531)

At the Beginning of the Period 1,620,622 861,629 3,117,970 2,041,976

At the End of the Period 1,416,872 686,257 3,111,041 2,000,445

R$ thousandParent Company Consolitaded

Cash Flow

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9M 2007 9M 2006 9M 2007 9M 2006

Operating ActivitiesNet Income (Loss) in the Period 2,211,410 1,752,194 2,202,029 1,763,249

Financial Expenses and Monetary Var/Net Exchge Var 17,370 110,584 (32,713) (7,988)


Investment Write-offs (Decrease in Permanent Assets) 3,683 522 4,029 562

Equity in the Results of Subsidiaries/Associated Companies (912,321) (710,934) (2,571) (98,806)

Dividend Income from Subsidiaries 147,809 0 91,800 0


Provisions (5,235) 34,360 53,295 17,501

Adjustment for Minority Participation 0 0 19,493 15,799

Total 2,164,009 1,739,162 3,857,356 2,905,788

Increase/Decrease of AssetsIncrease (Decrease) in Accounts Receivables 184,941 23,366 107,436 137,850

Increase (Decrease) in Inventories (125,243) 70,938 (86,865) (129,894)

Increase (Decrease) in Recovery of Taxes (19,468) (21,188) (71,407) (4,748)

Increase (Decrease) from Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 98,001 56,393 91,253 112,131Increase (Decrease) in Judicial Deposits (115,654) (13,697) (124,197) (47,230)

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivables Affiliated Companies 5,367 500,610 0 294,780

Others (59,515) 20,874 (94,245) (121,335)

Total (31,571) 637,296 (178,025) 241,554

Increase (Decrease) of LiabilitiesIncrease (Decrease) in Suppliers 134,452 51,628 201,077 54,974

Amounts Owed to Affiliated Companies (175,586) 2,180 (175,434) (3,144)

Customers Advances (881) (152) 37,395 26,132

Tax Payable 13,946 6,082 58,710 12,557


Others 17,983 (26,627) 40,316 22,322

Total (369,089) (416,604) (532,392) (744,947)

Cashflow Generated from Operating Activities 1,763,349 1,959,854 3,146,939 2,402,395

Financial ActivitiesInflow of Loans and Financing 190,624 3,963 470,749 957,890Payment of Loans, Financing and Debentures (254,624) (364,964) (786,587) (1,018,039)

Interest paid on Loans, Financ., Debent.and taxes payable in installments (52,894) (52,518) (205,429) (221,751)

Swap Operation Redemptions 0 (313,982) (235,319) (777,744)

Dividends Paid (998,992) (887,700) (1,010,563) (906,474)

Net Funds from Financial Activities (1,115,886) (1,615,201) (1,767,149) (1,966,118)

Investment Activities(Additions) in Long-term Investments 0 (527,320) 0 (262,029)

(Additions) to Permanent Assets, except Deferred Charges (470,199) (193,484) (900,505) (365,208)

(Additions) Right off of permanent assets 0 0 0 0


Exchange Variation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (34,886) (19,511) (89,306) 260,751

Cash Balance Change 142,378 (395,662) 389,979 69,791

At the Beginning of the Period 1,274,494 1,081,919 2,721,062 1,930,654

At the End of the Period 1,416,872 686,257 3,111,041 2,000,445

Cash Flow

Brazilian GAAP

R$ thousandParent Company Consolitaded


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30-sep-07 31-dec-06 30-sep-07 31-dec-06

Current Assets 3,994,535 3,873,112 8,055,989 7,582,233

Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,416,872 1,274,494 3,111,041 2,721,062

Trade Accounts Receivable 823,679 1,008,620 1,688,620 1,796,055

Taxes Recoverable 55,573 36,105 170,260 98,853

Inventories 1,373,491 1,248,248 2,629,658 2,542,793

Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 57,540 155,541 189,246 256,836

Other Securities Receivables 267,380 150,104 267,164 166,634

Long-Term Receivable 789,236 709,513 1,227,921 1,133,673

Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 347,336 347,336 517,309 540,972

Deposits at Law 369,886 254,232 550,261 426,064

Taxes Recoverable 33,792 16,147 92,832 40,572

Others 38,222 91,798 67,519 126,065

Permanent Assets 10,765,549 9,761,535 10,608,912 10,259,583

Investments 7,095,061 6,348,829 1,702,882 1,762,748

Property, Plant and Equipment 3,670,488 3,412,706 8,883,913 8,471,965

Deferred - - 22,117 24,870

Total Assets 15,549,320 14,344,160 19,892,822 18,975,489

AssetsParent Company Consolidated

Balance Sheet - AssetsBrazilian GAAP - R$ thousand

30-sep-07 31-dec-06 30-sep-07 31-dec-06

Current Liabilities 1,276,865 1,647,754 2,731,848 3,175,786Loans and Financing and Taxes Payable in Installments 161,420 290,382 480,094 760,903

Suppliers, Subcontractors and Freight 384,751 250,299 726,121 525,044

Taxes, Charges and Payroll Taxes 322,012 193,943 624,294 388,658

Related Companies 130,272 252,108 55,976 228,747

Financial Instruments 2,714 7,185 125,620 246,907

Actuarial Liability 71,818 - 75,615 9,124

Dividends Payable 9,443 503,129 11,628 508,709

Others 194,435 150,708 632,500 507,694

- - - -

Long-Term Liabilities 2,106,425 2,236,480 4,930,159 5,283,632

Loans and Financing and Taxes Payable in Installments 597,743 628,555 2,114,017 2,446,796

Related Companies 6,478 60,228 6,494 9,157

Provision for Contingencies 605,550 569,583 1,131,604 1,053,957

Actuarial Liability - Caixa 831,772 899,904 1,191,072 1,250,432

Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 60,847 64,845 266,575 254,652Actuarial Liability - Femco 4,035 10,533 210,156 258,843

Others - 2,832 10,241 9,795

Minority Interests - - 116,061 98,040

Shareholders' Equity 12,166,030 10,459,926 # 12,114,754 10,418,031

Capital 5,400,000 5,400,000 5,400,000 5,400,000

Reserves 4,554,620 2,557,962 4,512,725 2,502,570

Revenues from Fiscal Year 2,211,410 2,501,964 2,202,029 2,515,461

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 15,549,320 14,344,160 19,892,822 18,975,489

Brazilian GAAP - R$ thousandBalance Sheet - Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Liabilities and Shareholders' EquityParent Company Consolidated


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R$ thousand 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007 Chg. %3Q07/3Q06

9M 2007 9M 2006 Chg. %9M07/9M06

Net Revenues 1,574,194 1,381,511 1,520,031 14 4,490,897 3,729,499 20

Domestic Market 1,223,557 862,083 1,190,668 42 3,387,628 2,477,211 37

Export Market 350,637 519,428 329,363 (32) 1,103,269 1,252,288 (12)

COGS (1,043,754) (872,746) (1,108,966) 20 (3,123,702) (2,611,202) 20

Gross Profit 530,440 508,765 411,065 4 1,367,195 1,118,297 22

Gross Margin 34% 37% 27% -3 pp 30% 30% +0 pp

Operating Income (Expenses) (57,149) (57,315) (72,037) (0) (181,050) (109,251) 66

Selling (16,266) (19,429) (18,528) (16) (53,530) (51,412) 4

General and Administrative (17,737) (16,492) (17,919) 8 (51,287) (42,741) 20

Others, Net (23,146) (21,394) (35,590) 8 (76,233) (15,098) 405

EBIT 473,291 451,450 339,028 5 1,186,145 1,009,046 18

EBIT Margin 30% 33% 22% -3 pp 26% 27% -1 pp

Financial Result 11,490 (74,651) 14,952 (115) 37,421 (155,866) (124)Operating Result 484,781 376,799 353,980 29 1,223,566 853,180 43

Non-Operating Income 636 (481) (496) (232) (424) (1,436) (70)

Profit Before Taxes 485,417 376,318 353,484 29 1,223,142 851,744 44

Income Tax / Social Contribution (158,318) (132,942) (126,988) 19 (417,295) (291,396) 43

Minority Interests (1,467) (1,804) (1,844) (19) (5,180) (4,465) 16

Net Income 325,632 241,572 224,652 35 800,667 555,883 44

EBITDA 578,065 548,520 444,200 5 1,491,163 1,272,398 17

EBITDA Margin 37% 40% 29% -3 pp 33% 34% -1 pp

Income Statement - ConsolidatedBrazilian GAAP (Corporate Law)

Companhia Siderrgica Paulista - COSIPA


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2Q 07 2Q 06 1H 07 1H 06

Operating Activities

Net Income (Loss) in the Period 325,632 241,572 800,667 555,883

Financial Expenses and Monetary Var/Net Exchge Var (14,963) 99,161 (28,476) 178,571


Investment Write-offs (Decrease in Permanent Assets) (960) 103 (829) 136


Provisions 29,766 6,036 50,911 (8,865)

Others adjustments 1,467 1,804 5,180 4,465

Total 593,477 576,197 1,527,391 1,302,803

Increase/Decrease of Assets

Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivables (37,288) (124,097) (81,933) (41,788)

Increase (Decrease) in Inventories (4,661) (134,031) 86,083 (177,010)

Increase (Decrease) in Recovery of Taxes (9,959) (1,382) (48,696) (4,303)

Increase (Decrease) in Judicial Deposits (1,014) (1,842) (5,878) (29,313)

Others 26,526 (1,519) 29,908 17,933

Total (26,396) (262,871) (20,516) (234,481)

Increase (Decrease) of Liabilities

Increase (Decrease) in Suppliers 65,605 32,894 58,807 42,633

Amounts Owed to Affiliated Companies (37,358) 0 0 (570)

Tax Payable (9,040) (24,601) 45,093 5,782


Others 5,014 5,502 (46,883) (4,936)

Total (83,942) (65,127) (260,094) (250,329)

Cashflow Generated from Operating Activities 483,139 248,199 1,246,781 817,993

Financial Activities

Inflow of Loans and Financing 73,093 365,557 114,448 847,683

Payment of Loans, Financing and Debentures (152,926) (162,013) (436,724) (508,191)

Interest paid on Loans, Financ., Debent.and tax installments (46,753) (55,699) (129,244) (141,780)

Swap Operation Redemptions (25,793) (259,470) (205,680) (442,021)

Dividends Paid (73) (543) (1,562) (2,020)

Others (6,753) (7,941) (20,926) (26,371)

Net Funds from Financial Activities (159,205) (120,109) (679,688) (272,700)

Investment Activities(Additions) to Permanent Assets, except Deferred Charges (148,076) (47,494) (307,640) (139,200)


Exchange Variation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (7,984) (16) (24,604) (15,898)

Cash Balance Change 167,874 80,580 234,849 390,195

At the Beginning of the Period 1,145,395 897,181 1,078,420 587,566

At the End of the Period 1,313,269 977,761 1,313,269 977,761


Cash Flow

Brazilian GAAP (Corporate Law)

R$ thousandConsolitaded Consolitaded


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Assets

30-sep-07 31-dec-06

Current Assets 3,080,773 2,934,486Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,313,269 1,078,420

Trade Accounts Receivable 568,345 608,743

Taxes Recoverable 43,206 20,650

Inventories 987,259 1,073,342

Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 97,313 96,266

Other Securities Receivables 71,381 57,065

Long-Term Receivable 298,688 292,215Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 72,552 89,391

Deposits at Law 146,934 137,943

Taxes Recoverable 48,222 23,838

Others 30,980 41,043

Permanent Assets 4,553,542 4,483,762Investments 131 131

Property, Plant and Equipment 4,534,117 4,460,307

Deferred 19,294 23,324

Total Assets 7,933,003 7,710,463

Balance Sheet - AssetsBrazilian GAAP (Corporate Law) - R$ thousand

Consolidated


Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity30-sep-07 31-dec-06

Current Liabilities 1,110,809 1,250,325Loans and Financing and Taxes Payable in Installments 232,448 404,920

Suppliers, Subcontractors and Freight 302,373 280,926

Taxes Payable in Installments 86,570 42,525

Income Tax and Social Contribution 161,637 95,500

Salaries 83,175 74,360

Financial Instruments 59,065 188,719

Actuarial Liability 3,797 9,124

Dividends Payable 121,182 86,850

Others 60,562 67,401

Long-Term Liabilities 2,553,468 2,876,792Loans and Financing and Taxes Payable in Installments 1,494,506 1,850,310

Provision for Contingencies 459,092 419,247

Actuarial Liability 304,587 295,815

Financial Instruments 110,359 146,304

Deferred Income Tax & Social Contrb'n 176,948 160,449

Others 7,976 4,667

Minority Interests 35,951 32,241

Shareholders' Equity 4,232,775 3,551,105Capital 2,037,814 2,037,814

Reserves 1,513,291 1,513,291

Revenues from Fiscal Year 681,670 -

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 7,933,003 7,710,463

Companhia Siderrgica Paulista - COSIPABalance Sheet - Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Brazilian GAAP (Corporate Law) - R$ thousand

Consolidated


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Thousand tonsChg.

3Q07/3Q06

Chg.

9M07/9M06

TOTAL SALES 2,094 100% 1,971 100% 1,980 100% 6% 6,010 100% 5,953 100% 1%

Heavy Plates 478 23% 464 24% 488 25% 3% 1,428 24% 1,272 21% 12%

Hot Coils/Sheets 598 29% 551 28% 535 27% 9% 1,670 28% 1,665 28% 0%

Cold Coils/Sheets 527 25% 473 24% 530 27% 11% 1,585 26% 1,501 25% 6%

Electrogalvanized Coils 68 3% 57 3% 67 3% 19% 198 3% 180 3% 10%

Hot Dip Galvanized Coils 91 4% 92 5% 103 5% -1% 291 5% 305 5% -5%

Processed Products 80 4% 79 4% 79 4% 1% 222 4% 238 4% -7%

Slabs 252 12% 255 13% 178 9% -1% 616 10% 792 13% -22%

DOMESTIC MARKET 1,615 77% 1,346 68% 1,511 76% 20% 4,511 75% 3,944 66% 14%

Heavy Plates 409 20% 274 14% 411 21% 49% 1,180 20% 746 13% 58%

Hot Coils/Sheets 551 26% 498 25% 485 24% 11% 1,489 25% 1,459 25% 2%

Cold Coils/Sheets 418 20% 352 18% 378 19% 19% 1,158 19% 1,084 18% 7%

Electrogalvanized Coils 57 3% 50 3% 56 3% 14% 161 3% 148 2% 9%Hot Dip Galvanized Coils 88 4% 83 4% 94 5% 6% 269 4% 247 4% 9%

Processed Products 49 2% 49 2% 47 2% 0% 137 2% 134 2% 2%

Slabs 43 2% 40 2% 40 2% 8% 117 2% 126 2% -7%

EXPORTS 479 23% 625 32% 469 24% -23% 1,499 25% 2,009 34% -25%

Heavy Plates 69 3% 190 10% 77 4% -64% 248 4% 526 9% -53%

Hot Coils/Sheets 47 2% 53 3% 50 3% -11% 181 3% 206 3% -12%

Cold Coils/Sheets 109 5% 121 6% 152 8% -10% 427 7% 417 7% 2%

Electrogalvanized Coils 11 1% 7 0% 11 1% 57% 37 1% 32 1% 16%

Hot Dip Galvanized Coils 3 0% 9 0% 9 0% -67% 22 0% 58 1% -62%

Processed Products 31 1% 30 2% 32 2% 3% 85 1% 104 2% -18%

Slabs 209 10% 215 11% 138 7% -3% 499 8% 666 11% -25%

9M 2007 9M 2006

Sales Volume Breakdown - Consolidated

2Q 20073Q 2007 3Q 2006

Total 1,667 1,628 1,593 1,567 1,537 1,419 1,379 1,396 1,635 1,800 1,836

Heavy Plates 2,017 1,942 1,888 1,823 1,644 1,591 1,645 1,807 2,009 2,031 2,034

Hot Coils/Sheets 1,467 1,361 1,347 1,354 1,356 1,294 1,239 1,340 1,445 1,673 1,654

Cold Coils/Sheets 1,679 1,593 1,557 1,601 1,633 1,550 1,485 1,512 1,610 1,834 1,922

Electrogalvanized Coils 2,104 2,072 2,068 2,004 2,089 1,987 1,943 2,052 2,191 2,253 2,291

Hot Dip Galvanized Coils 2,210 2,120 2,106 2,044 2,069 1,934 1,861 2,095 2,094 2,195 2,289

Processed Products 1,933 1,834 1,939 1,876 1,996 1,812 1,766 1,982 2,078 2,296 2,342

Slabs 798 780 829 851 955 656 692 644 803 1,052 1,081

1Q 053Q 07 1Q 07

Net Revenues per tonne - USIMINAS + COSIPA

4Q 06 2Q 06 3Q 05 2Q 054Q 051Q 063Q 06R$ / t.

2Q 07


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3Q07/3Q06

Domestic Market 1,615 100% 1,346 100% 1,511 100% 1,385 100% 20%

Auto 208 13% 179 13% 213 14% 185 13% 16%

Autoparts 320 20% 245 18% 275 18% 240 17% 30%

Shipbuilding 17 1% 12 1% 12 1% 12 1% 44%

Line Pipes 109 7% 72 5% 133 9% 115 8% 51%

Small Diameter Pipes 103 6% 114 8% 115 8% 80 6% -9%

Packaging 24 1% 24 2% 21 1% 21 2% 1%

Household Appliances 32 2% 28 2% 31 2% 33 2% 14%

Civil Construction 89 6% 81 6% 80 5% 82 6% 10%

Electrical Equipment 71 4% 62 5% 66 4% 63 5% 15%

Distributors 358 22% 299 22% 351 23% 292 22% 20%Industrial Equipment 75 5% 69 5% 133 9% 110 8% 9%

Others 209 13% 161 12% 82 5% 153 11% 30%

Sectorial Sales - Consolidated

3Q 07 3Q 06 2Q 07 1Q 07

9M07 (*) 2006 (*) 2005 (*) 2004 (*) 2003 (*)

DOMESTIC MARKET 52 % 52 % 53 % 55 % 60 %

Auto 60 % 59 % 59 % 55 % 62 %

Autoparts 61 % 62 % 59 % 62 % 67 %

Shipbuilding 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Electrical Equipment 72 % 65 % 66 % 63 % 58 %

Household Appliances 36 % 38 % 33 % 36 % 44 %

Line Pipes 92 % 98 % 94 % 98 % 95 %

Small Diameter Pipes 38 % 54 % 54 % 60 % 68 %

Packaging 13 % 13 % 14 % 15 % 16 %

Civil Construction 36 % 40 % 44 % 48 % 58 %Distributors 43 % 42 % 44 % 51 % 59 %

(*) Defined by USIMINAS, Cosipa, CSN, Acesita and Arcelor markets.

Source: IBS

Market Share - Usiminas System (*)

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Short Term Long Term TOTAL TOTALTOTAL DEBT

Foreign Currency (*) 364,895 1,710,455 2,075,350 2,555,308 -19%

IGP-M 0 0 0 116,553 -100%

TJLP 76,358 286,244 362,602 373,043 -3%

Others 17,228 6,953 24,181 14,202 70%

Sub-Total 458,481 2,003,652 2,462,133 3,059,106 -20%

Debentures 0 0 0 0 0%

Sub-Total 458,481 2,003,652 2,462,133 3,059,106 -20%

Taxes Payable in Installments 21,613 110,365 131,978 148,593 -11%

TOTAL 480,094 2,114,017 2,594,111 3,207,699 -19%

FEMCO 3,797 270,121 273,918 273,417 0%

TOTAL DEBT 483,891 2,384,138 2,868,029 3,481,116 -18%

Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,111,041 2,721,062 14%

NET DEBT (243,012) 760,054 -132%

(*) 91.8% of total foreign currency is denominated in US dollars

Loans and Financing by Index - Consolidated

R$ million30-sep-07 Chg.

Sep07/Dec06

R$ million 3Q 2007 3Q 2006 2Q 2007Chg.

3Q073Q062007 2006

Var. 2007 /

2006

Monetary Effects (9,055) (21,271) (29,259) -57% (54,236) (39,224) 38%Exchange Variation 45,866 5,106 92,691 798% 201,683 136,974 47%

Hedge Income (Expenses) (14,877) (34,370) (36,469) -57% (80,768) (242,803) -67%

Interest on Loans, Financing, ACC's and Pre-Payment (49,426) (76,098) (52,323) -35% (161,651) (212,876) -24%

Financial Income 81,806 62,509 116,226 31% 272,592 184,228 48%

Other Financial Expenses (41,432) (27,024) (29,499) 53% (94,847) (113,443) -16%

NET INTEREST INCOME 12,882 (91,148) 61,367 -114% 82,773 (287,144) -129%

Financial Income - Consolidated

3q07 - earnings release

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